How do You and Your Company Communicate with the World?
This morning I searched around on the internet for some possible suppliers for one of my new projects (more details soon). I typed in my search criteria in Google as one does and chose to call the first three companies that caught my eye and who also seemed to offer...
Make the World a Better Place through Ethical Business
Today, I am attending the launch party for a very timely and much needed book called "Your Ethical Business" by Paul Allen (Amazon UK) I met Paul a few weeks ago at an event for Social Entrepreneurs and we immediately had a great connection. Paul's book is a unique...
Red Nose Day – a Day for Giving!
Today is red nose day! A day to be zany and to do fun things all in a good cause. The sillier you are, the more money you can raise - and bring a smile to the faces of those around you and also children in far off lands who will ultimately benefit. I have a couple of...
Is it Christmas Already?!
This is one of my house plants which has just flowered in the last week and has some most beautiful but delicate pinkish white flowers. What a great way to celebrate Spring which is here for sure. However this plant is called Christmas Cactus as it flowers every...
Peace or Trident in our Time?
Today in the House of Commons the British Parliament will discuss plans to renew the UK's Trident nuclear weapons system. MPs will debate the £20bn plan to replace the submarines which carry the Trident missiles. Between £15bn and £20bn would be spent on new...
Be Careful of What you Ask For!
In my story about the carrot, the egg and the coffee beans, way back in January, I wrote about how we should all strive to be "coffee" in 2007. Well, my wish has literally come true! To cut a long story short, I have an article due to be published in the company...
Prepare Yourself for your Unique and Finest Hour!
I used to subscribe to various newsletters and endlessly struggled with my email inbox being swamped. It felt like a losing battle, but I have since learnt to stay on top by applying my smart tips about handling emails. As usual there is no rocket science in such...
Things I Wish I had Known 20 Years Ago
Last Friday, I went back to my old school after over 20 years and presented to young people who were about to make career and university decisions. It was an amazing day going back to my roots after so many years! So much had changed and yet so much was still the...
Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh
Sometimes you just don't know whether to laugh or cry! I live in a large house converted into flats and I am on the second floor. Over a year ago, water burst through the ceiling in the stairwell and after many furtive attempts the management company concluded that...
How To Re-Energise Yourself in Just 5 Minutes
I have just finished a highly energising coaching session with a client, conducted over the telephone. The session was energising for both of her and me. It was amazing how quicly the hour long session went and it was great to note how much she had moved forward in...